Metal Roof Calculator — Estimate Materials & Cost for Your Roof

Metal Roof Calculator

Calculate metal roofing panels, screws, underlayment, and trim needed for your project. Estimate costs and materials for residential and commercial roofs.

Step 1: Roof Dimensions

Roof Area Calculation

Metal roof panels are typically 3 feet wide and come in lengths from 8 to 40 feet. The calculator accounts for roof pitch and overlap between panels.

Step 2: Materials & Cost

Material Estimates

Underlayment: ~1 roll per 200 sq ft. Screws: ~100 per panel. Trim: ~1 linear foot per 2 sq ft of roof. Ridge cap: length of roof ridge.

Metal Roof Materials Estimate

Summary
Materials List
Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated Cost

$2,475.00
55 panels (12 ft) required
Metal Panels
55 panels
Underlayment
6 rolls
Roof Screws
5,500 screws
Total Roof Area
1,200 sq ft

Complete Materials List

Material Quantity Unit Price Total Cost Notes

Cost Breakdown by Material

Metal Roof Calculation Formula

Panels = (Roof Area ÷ Panel Coverage) × (1 + Waste%)

Calculate roof area adjusting for pitch, divide by panel coverage (allowing for side laps), then add waste factor. Underlayment: 1 roll per 200 sq ft. Screws: 100 per panel.

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